Atlanta’s Human Relations Commission renews efforts to eradicate discrimination; Purposity launches back-to-school initiative to meet the needs of local students

Closer Look with Rose Scott

English - August 09, 2023 21:16 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
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The City of Atlanta has a Human Relations Commission. Carden Wyckoff, the chair of Atlanta’s Human Relations Commission, and Bridgette Simpson, the co-founder and executive director of Barred Business, who was recently appointed to the commission, discuss the function of the commission and how members on the commission are working to make sure all Atlantans are treated fair.

Plus, As students across metro Atlanta return to school, a local social entrepreneur is working to make sure students have they school supplies they need for a successful school year. Blake Canterbury, the founder of Purposity, talks with Rose about the back-to-school initiative and how his nonprofit platform is using technology to meet the needs of people.

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